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Maianthemum racemosum
False Solomon's Seal, False Spikenard
Origin: Western and central United States of America.
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Maianthemum |
| Species |
| racemosum |
| Category |
| Perennials, Weeds |
| Synonyms |
| Smilacina racemosum |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -40 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -40 - 15 |
| Height |
| 70 -100 cm |
| Spread |
| 50 - 75 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Rhizomatous herbaceous perennial. |
| Landscape |
| Massing in shade or woodland gardens, suitable as a ground cover in such situations. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in humus rich, moisture retentive soil in partial shade. |
| Shape |
| Tall, arching stems. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| ID Characteristic |
| Arched stems with broad-elliptic leaves holding fluffy white flowers. |
| Pests |
| No major issues. |
| Habitat |
| Climax forests where a suitable humus level has developed. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Easily by spring or late summer divisions. |
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